Well, last weekend was so much fun, we may as well go wheeling again! Slaughterhouse Gulch this time (near Bailey). Work schedules dictate another late start, so we'll meet at the Loaf 'n Jug at Hwy 285 and CO 43A (173 Bull Dogger Road, Bailey, CO) at 10:00. We'll air down at the trailhead and try to be on the trail by 10:30. I've never run it, but it looks to be relatively mellow with a chance of mud.

not sure what our plans are for saturday. might be picking up a puppy. but i'll check to see if we can make it up.

bgoodheart

05-22-2012, 11:16 AM

Slavin, come on out. I just want my truck to show up in one or two of your awesome photos! Nice work as always. Bring the puppy, no better way to initiate the new family member :D

smslavin

05-22-2012, 11:42 AM

Slavin, come on out. I just want my truck to show up in one or two of your awesome photos! Nice work as always. Bring the puppy, no better way to initiate the new family member :D

Looks like we've got to be in Ft Collins at 10 to pick up the pup so I'll have to pass this time around. I'm fairly certain we'll have a number of other opportunities to get your truck in a photo or two. No worries there.

Here's a little vid of the trail. Might give you a better idea. The FunTreks book rates it as difficult and I have no idea why.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMt6875mo9k

baja1d

05-22-2012, 11:52 AM

What breed of pup are you getting?

bgoodheart

05-22-2012, 11:59 AM

Cool video. I like the part where the GoPro jumps off :eek:

smslavin

05-22-2012, 12:20 PM

What breed of pup are you getting?

We're adopting a Border Collie/Husky mix. Elfie, our Leonberger, needs a buddy badly. Should be a super fun pup and in the pictures we've seen, she looks totally like a Husky except for the long straight tail like a Collie. And yes, this means there will be 6 females in the house. Just shoot me now.

I like the part where the GoPro jumps off

Got to love those low hanging branches. Camera didn't skip a beat and not a scratch on it. :thumb:

MountainGoat

05-22-2012, 12:38 PM

The FunTreks book rates it as difficult and I have no idea why.

The trail was a lot more challenging before the forest service graded it a couple of years back. Now the only real challenge is the hill climb if you stay to the left. The line on the right is easy. I've run it several times in my stock open 67 FJ40 on 29s with no problem and no damage. :thumb:

baja1d

05-22-2012, 01:23 PM

How does this compare to Red Cone?

MountainGoat

05-22-2012, 02:16 PM

How does this compare to Red Cone?

If Red Cone were a 5 on a 1-10 scale, Slaughterhouse would be a 3.5.

cajunrock

05-24-2012, 05:56 PM

Cajunrock is working on the family of :Princess: 's. So far...looking good.

nuclearlemon

05-24-2012, 07:09 PM

pighead and i maybe if i get the etest on teh 80 done in time ot hit the road

mukker4life

05-25-2012, 09:15 PM

Tried this one last year on the "Blow off work trip" and found out I had vapor lock issues 20ft into the trail. New header and a little electrical work and I think I'm ready for another try. I'll be the one in the mustard 40.